A whisky distillery in Dumfries and Galloway closed more than 90 years is expected to open again in late summer.

The multi-million pound Annandale Distillery project has now began recruiting following a two-year restoration project, and when up and running, the distillery is expected will bring 20 new jobs to the area.

Annandale Distillery was originally built in the early 1830's and was run by producer Johnnie Walker until its closure in 1919.

The site, which was on the buildings at risk register, was acquired in 2007 by Prof David Thomson and his wife Theresa.

Prof Thomson said: “I can see the contractors being off site by the middle of July,

“We can't really get a licence from HMRC until they have gone.

“So, assuming we can work these things in parallel, let's say towards the end of July - fingers crossed.”